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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,337.57, 1,177,593.62 and 466,148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,337.57, 1,177,593.62 and 466,148.39 is: 643,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,337.57 : 1,177,593.62 = 466,148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,337.57/1,177,593.62 = 466,148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,337.57x = 1,177,593.62 × 466,148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,337.57x = 548,933,361,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,933,361,818.56/853,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,278.09

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